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Stob Ban [Mamores]

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
999 m (3277 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN14786543
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
140 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
White peak
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Stob Ban in the Mamores, faces Sgorr a' Mhaim across Coire a' Mhusgain. The path through this corrie leads to the ridge between Sgorr an Iobhair and Stob Ban, then continues W to the summit.

Stob Ban has three ridges, the short E ridge connects to Sgorr an Iubhair (1001m), the W ridge winds its way to Mullach nan Coirean (930m) and the long NNW ridge with its craggy E slopes leads to Glen Nevis.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob Ban [Mamores] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Stob Ban [Mamores]

Stob Ban from Sgurr an Iubhair. (Mullach nan Coirean on the left hand side). 22 August 2004.

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth

Stob Ban (Mamores) from way up Sgurr a' Mhaim on 27/04/08

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Stob Ban from near the summit of Mullach nan Coirean.

© Craig Robinson
Image by Craig Robinson

Stob Ban(middle left) and the Devils Ridge and the rest from Binnein Mor on a fab day in mamores 25th may 2008

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
Stob Ban [Mamores] Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Stob Ban [Mamores]
9.4 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
9.5 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
9.6 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
9.6 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
12.5 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
13.8 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
17.8 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
18.1 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
19.9 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
25.6 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
25.6 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Stob Ban [Mamores].

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  Routes that include Stob Ban [Mamores]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1438 m 13.56 km 5.5 hrs Stob Ban [Mamores] and Mullach nan Coirean  A moderate climb and interesting ridge walk with excellent views of Ben Nevis.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Stob Ban [Mamores]

  Baggers Gallery for Stob Ban [Mamores]

Allan, Dunky Stuart, Scott and Figo descending from Stob Ban en route to Mullach nan Coirean - February 6th 2010

© Stevie Yates
Image by Stevie Yates

nearly finished for the day summit stob ban 27/04/08

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Having a munch before heading back to Steall car park

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall

Stuart and Colin late on in the day 26/07/07

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
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David Harbottle
wrote on
November 16, 2007
I've made a video diary of my clockwise traverse of Stob Ban and Mullah nan Coirean from Glen Nevis: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3hqdn_walking-in-the-mamores-fort-william_travel
Ruth Wilson
wrote on
October 7, 2007
This is a spectacular mountain offering great views. The ascent is not as scary as it first looks and the final climb to the summit is easy. However, there are some steep drops so care is needed. We completed the ridge walk to Mullach nan Coirean which enables you to complete 2 munro's - an excellent ridge walk.
John Gearty
wrote on
September 23, 2003
Fantastic day out, stob ban 1st then along the ridge to Mullach excellent views of Nevis and the Glen Coe hills.
Craig Coid
wrote on
August 21, 2002
A most enjoyable walk if taking in the Mullach. It can become an immense day if you wish by starting at the Mullach, to Stob Ban and follow the ridge round all the way to the Devil's Ridge and then Sgurr a'Mhaim, followed by a steep descent down to the car park at Achriabhach. Navigation is fairly straightforward in poor visibility by following the ridges as indicated on the map
Alan Willison
wrote on
May 17, 2002
On of my favorites in the mamores. An excellent ascent from Polldubh through the Allt coire a'Mhusgain, with Alpine looking Eastern crags in view all the way. Be careful of immense winds on occassion over the SW ridge.
 
 

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